Batman: An Amalekite has shown up at the gates of Jerusalem, carrying news of Saul's death.

Robin: Wow, that's terrible! What happened?

Batman: Apparently Saul and his sons were killed in battle by the Philistines.

Catwoman: Sounds like a tragedy.

Batman: It certainly is. The Amalekite claims to have put an end to Saul's suffering by killing him himself.

Riddler: How very noble of him.

Batman: Indeed. David expresses his grief over Saul's death and honors him by having the Amalekite killed.

Penguin: That's a bit harsh, don't you think?

Batman: David believes that the Amalekite should have shown more respect for the fallen king by not desecrating his body.

Robin: So then what happened?

Batman: David composed a lament for Saul and Jonathan and commanded that it be sung throughout the land.

Catwoman: Sounds like a fitting tribute.

Batman: Yes, it is. He then commanded that the people of Judah be taught the lament and that they should never forget the bravery of Saul and Jonathan.

Riddler: Well, that's a nice way to remember them.

Batman: Indeed it is. And that concludes our summary of 2 Samuel 1.